Diamonds, dust, electronics and a new record. That’s the kind of night Storm Lake St. Mary’s supporters had at the 2018 ball and charity auction. Organizers reported an estimated net record $183,203 raised for the local preK-12 Catholic School at their annual large-scale gala.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Buena Vista County Republicans are excited to kick off her gubernatorial campaign this summer.

Reynolds, R-Osceola, kicked off her campaign for her first full term in office this weekend at Coffee Tree in Storm Lake in front of 20 Republicans. Reynolds told the attendants she’s excited to spread her administration’s positive achievements statewide.